Sea to Sky Gondola, British Columbia
Top Spots in and near Sea to Sky Gondola
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Squamish-Lillooet D, British Columbia
5.0
8.9 mi
/ 2772.3 ft gain
The trailhead starts at an old service road and follows it for around 3 km until the trail turns left, off the old service road. Watch for flagging tape as this turn is often missed. Once off the service road, the trail immediately goes down and winds through a meadow with beautiful lakes and ama...
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Squamish-Lillooet D, British Columbia
3.0
7.5 mi
/ 3280.8 ft gain
Begin the Deeks Lake trail at the Lions Bay parking lot (same entrance as the Howe Sound Crest Trail) just off of Highway 99 North. The pullout is right before Porteau Cove Provincial Park.
Begin by walking past the yellow gate and taking an immediate right into the trail where you will begin y...
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Squamish, British Columbia
This lake is popular with the locals for a reason - it's right off the highway and has lots to offer. There are a few 40+ foot cliffs on the east side, and some smaller ones if you're not feeling that adventurous, as well as a rope swing on the west side of the lake. It only takes about 15 minute...
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Squamish-Lillooet, British Columbia
Duration: 2 DaysClosed Gate (described below): 49.831834, -123.088424Camp Ground: 49.855926, -123.016797
Driving north from Vancouver along the Sea to Sky Highway (HWY 99) pass through Squamish. Turn right on to Cat Lake Road (Cheekye FSR).49°48’52.6”N 123°07’25.5”W
From here the route becomes ...
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Lions Bay, British Columbia
5.0
8.75 mi
/ 5100 ft gain
Driving north from Vancouver along the Sea to Sky Highway (HWY 99) turn off at Lions Bay exit and park at the end of Sunset Dr.N 49.470653225392105, -123.23479324579239 WThe trail begins on a gravel service road which winds up for 30 minutes. Take a left at the fork where a sign on the tree reads...
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Lions Bay, British Columbia
Find parking in a small gravel lot and be careful to park to the left of the sign, as cars do get towed in this area. Cross through the yellow road gate and begin by ascending the gravel road that provides moderate switchbacks before reaching a junction with the Mount Harvey trail, and keep right...
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Squamish-Lillooet D, British Columbia
The trail to Crooked Falls starts at the Sigurd Creek Trail. The coordinates are: N49.910556, W-123.322817. It is a scenic dive just past the Squamish city center and the Squamish River.
Once at the trail head you'll walk across a bridge over Sigurd Creek and follow the logging road for a couple...
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Whistler, British Columbia
5.0
5.3 mi
/ 1719.2 ft gain
This is a great hike with varied terrain. From a flat meandering path to steep, scramble sections with chains and braided ropes. The must-see attraction on this trail is the thunder force of tumbling water heard throughout the day as you hike along a steep walled canyon.You have the option of par...
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Bowen Island, British Columbia
Eagle Bluffs is a perfect hike for anyone looking to get away but not too far from the city! Your trip will start by grabbing your (free) backcountry pass from the Black Mountain lodge in the lower parking lot at the top of cypress bowl road. This is not the main lodge (Cypress Creek Lodge), but ...
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West Vancouver, British Columbia
4.0
2.48 mi
/ 443 ft gain
The trailhead is located just off the Cypress Mountain lodge. It winds past old growth forest, and the Yew Lake Meadows.
After passing these features the trail turns into a series of switchbacks, gaining the elevation in the last 850m of trail.
Before you know it you are rewarded with a beautif...
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Bowen Island, British Columbia
4.0
3.7 mi
/ 1804.5 ft gain
On November 23, 1963, the world was faltered by the news of John F. Kennedy’s assassination (the previous day). Vancouver was dealing with it's own tragedy; a military plane crash in the North Shore Mountains. The hike to Mt. Strachan gives you the opportunity to visit the crash site.The Mount St...
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Bowen Island, British Columbia
5.0
5 mi
/ 1148.3 ft gain
Start at the Cypress Mountain ski area and walk towards the first chairlift. You will see a giant sign showing the ski trails and you go to the right of that. You will then see a post that lists which direction to go for each hike.To start this trail, walk towards the previously mentioned chair ...
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West Vancouver, British Columbia
4.4
6.45 mi
/ 1801 ft gain
From the Cypress Mountain downhill parking lot, head north toward the nearby chairlift and look for the Howe Sound Crest Trail sign. The trail follows alongside the several ski runs until a sign that points to the right to the Howe Sound Crest Trail. Follow this trail uphill until it merges onto ...
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West Vancouver, British Columbia
Distance: 18 miles / 29 kms.Duration: 1 - 3 DaysElevation Gain: 6000 ft. / 1800 m.Magnesia Meadows: 49.483708, -123.190377The Howe Sound Crest Trail (HSCT) is one of the most epic hiking trips one can do in the Vancouver area. The trail is entirely located within the Cypress Mountain Provincial P...
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West Vancouver, British Columbia
If you are looking for the perfect snowshoe adventure you've found the right place. St. Marks is located on Cypress Mountain. It is more difficult than the nearby Hollyburn, and sometimes inaccessible due to heavy snow. For those two reasons makes it the most secluded hike just minutes from downt...
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Whistler, British Columbia
5.0
19 mi
/ 5708.7 ft gain
This is a very challenging trail! If you are going to carry in a backpack for an overnight hike, you should have a good level of fitness. For a day hike, the trail is nearly 30km long, so still a good level of fitness is required. The trail isn’t technically challenging, but it is up in the alpin...
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